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Aura Tonka vs Mon Exclusif

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 948 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Aura Tonka

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Mon Exclusif

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aura Tonka1/8
Mon Exclusif6/8
Ratings & consensus
Mon Exclusif
Community sentiment
Mon Exclusif
Longevity
Mon Exclusif
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Mon Exclusif
Versatility
Mon Exclusif
Note pyramid (duration)
Aura Tonka
Fragranxe ranking
Mon Exclusif

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Aura TonkaPremière Note
Mon ExclusifGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
Category winnerMon ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

65 votes

56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

883 votes

Category winnerMon ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityMon Exclusif

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value35
Category winnerMon ExclusifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
vanilla92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
almond61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AlmondBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderToffeeJasmineSolar Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanPralineVanillaSandalwoodOrris
Top15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
Category winnerAura TonkaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring61
Summer28
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night71
Spring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex15
Women80
Men4
Unisex6
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,232

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,600

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Première Note Aura Tonka is an airy, comforting gourmand that treats sweet notes with rare restraint. The first spritz releases a bright flash of mandarin orange and bergamot paired with bitter almond. It feels light. You will not get the syrupy thickness of a typical bakery scent here. Within twenty minutes, aromatic…

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Mon Exclusif by Guerlain presents an intriguing cross between a sweet confection and a traditional aromatic fougere. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, the scent opens with crisp bergamot, bright mandarin orange, and a distinct hit of sugary candied almond. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender com…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura Tonka or Mon Exclusif?

Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 8 categories. Aura Tonka is rated 4.08/5 from 65 votes; Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes. Choose Aura Tonka for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura Tonka or Mon Exclusif?

They last about the same: Mon Exclusif 68/100, Aura Tonka 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aura Tonka or Mon Exclusif?

Projection is very close: Aura Tonka 69/100, Mon Exclusif 69/100 for sillage.

Do Aura Tonka and Mon Exclusif smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Toffee.

Is Aura Tonka or Mon Exclusif better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. Aura Tonka suits daytime wear; Mon Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura Tonka and Mon Exclusif?

Aura Tonka has top notes of Almond, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Toffee, Jasmine and Solar Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Praline, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Mon Exclusif has top notes of Candied Almond, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Lavender and Floral Notes, a base of Toffee, Butter, Vanilla and Coumarin.

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